Author: Dr Bakare Ummukulthoum (PT), Inaugural 3-B Scholar 2024, Associate Editor, BJSM, @koolboulevard on X and Instagram Saint John, Newbrunswick Canada As I prepared to board my flight en-route for the 7th International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport held in Monaco from February 29th to March 2nd, […]
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Injury incidence according to athlete impairment type during the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympic Games
Key words: Impairment, Para Sport, Injury, Paralympics, Summer, Para athlete Injury surveillance in Para sport is an important part of Para athlete medical management. The underlying impairment type of each Para athlete requires an impairment-specific approach in order to successfully manage injuries. This blog summarises a recent publication investigating the incidence of injury according to […]
Does a new injury prevention programme (FUNBALL) prevent injuries in youth male football (soccer) players?
We recently published a cluster-randomised controlled trial (cluster-RCT) in BJSM. It investigated the efficacy of a new injury prevention programme (IPP) called ‘FUNBALL’ in reducing the injuries in youth male football players (1). The summary of this study is outlined in this blog. Why is this study important? The importance of injury prevention in football is well documented. […]
Can the novel Cross Bracing Protocol facilitate healing of ACL rupture?
Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament healing; Cross Bracing Protocol; anterior cruciate ligament injury; non-surgical; patient-reported outcomes Why is this study important? Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture often results in poor long-term outcomes such as decreased sport participation, early onset of knee osteoarthritis, persistent pain, and impaired long term quality of life, irrespective of treatment. Current management […]
‘You can change your life through sports’ – physical activity interventions to improve the health and well-being of adults experiencing homelessness: a mixed-methods systematic review’
This study was recently published in BJSM and summarises the physical activity interventions in those who are experiencing homelessness (1). Why is this study important? People experiencing homelessness commonly live with poor health. Physical activity can benefit health and wellbeing more broadly. Some studies have shown benefits for physical activity programmes in this population, but […]
Cognitive Activity Post-Concussion
Adolescents with Concussion Might Benefit from Moderate- to High-Intensity Cognitive Activity as Early as the First Week Post-Injury Keywords: cognitive activity, concussion recovery, paediatric population Concussion management in adolescents continues to be an important area of study, yet much of the research to date has focused on the effects of physical activity and its relationship to […]
The Wembley Stadium Medical Team
Introduction After opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium celebrated its centenary last year. During 2023, the stadium hosted 30 major events, drawing in a crowd of over 2.2 million people. [1] This number of guests coupled with the playing athletes inevitably brings about a variety of medical presentations, ranging from minor cuts to more severe conditions […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching Part 2
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Exercise selection; rehabilitation programming; strength and conditioning Introduction: Part one of this blog series established factors involved in the working relationship of an S&C coach and physiotherapist when supporting an […]
How does cardiorespiratory fitness predict death and chronic disease?
Key words: Cardiorespiratory fitness, health outcomes, adult, clinical In this blog we summarise a recent large meta analysis, published in BJSM that reviewed the evidence linking cardiorespiratory fitness to future health outcomes (1). What is cardiorespiratory fitness? Cardiorespiratory fitness, often referred to as aerobic fitness or endurance, reflects the ability of the heart, lungs, and […]
New 4th edition: Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine
Authors: Neil Armstrong and Willem van Mechelen We are pleased to highlight the newly published 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine, and to share some key clinical messages. In 1999, realising that there was likely to be a huge surge in interest in youth sport and exercise medicine and […]